There are a crazy number of IT conferences. If you?re new to the field or its conference circuit, it can be hard to narrow down the options to figure out the best ones to attend. Here we?ll highlight? the biggest conferences of 2013, looking at ones with high turnout rates last year and the most useful information. Many conference offer hands-on training and certification information, so they can be particularly? helpful for people planning to take certification exams in the near future. But, really, there?s something for everyone, regardless of where you?re at in your career.
MCT Summit North America 2013
January 3 ? 4, 2013
The MCT Summit North America 2013 presents two days of training, touching on the latest Microsoft technologies and products.? This year, the North America conference will be held in San Francisco, California.
Academic MCTs are free to attend this event, where they can expect to hear from fellow academic MCTs and Microsoft insiders.
This year?s summit will equip you with knowledge on how to teach the following topics:
- Microsoft?s Cloud Computing
- Office 15
- Server 8
- Windows 8
Attendees can also take advantage of the hands-on lab that will take half a day.? What?s more, you can spend the evenings networking with other MCTs, Microsoft professionals and vendors.
For more information please visit http://www.mctsummit.org.
The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
January 8 ? 11, 2013
The International Consumer Electronics Show is one of the biggest events for tech professionals and consumer electronics enthusiasts.? The International CES is also where most noteworthy consumer electronic products are introduced.? It is held every year at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and attracts thousands of people. ?More than 150,000 attendees, exhibitors, and media personnel came to CES 2012.
IT professionals can learn from several sessions during the conference, including disruptive technologies, mobile trends, content in the cloud, Digital Health Summit, emerging technologies, Games Summit, mobile, and Developer University, among others.
For more information please visit http://www.cesweb.org.
IBM Connect 2013
January 27 ? 31, 2013
IBM is merging two of its well-known conferences, Connect and Lotusphere, to come up with IBM Connect 2013.
Business executives and leaders will find the sessions at IBM Connect 2013 stimulating and informative.? The sessions will teach them:
- What social business is and how it could help their organizations
- How they could create a smarter workforce by attracting top talent and having empowered teams using social solutions
- How to give employees, customers and other stakeholders an exceptional experience on the Web
Meanwhile, IT managers, application developers, system administrators, technologists and other IT professionals will love the technical topics at Lotusphere, where they could learn more about technology, application development, infrastructure and best practices.
IBM Connect 2013 will happen in Orlando, Florida.
For more information please visit http://www-01.ibm.com/software/collaboration/events/connect/details.
Cloud4SMB Expo
January 30 ? February 1, 2013
Cloud4SMB Expo focuses on equipping owners of small- and medium-sized businesses with the knowledge and skills they need to get onto, and reap the benefits of being in, the cloud.
The conference will focus on:
- The cost savings from lower CAPEX and staff expenditures
- Moving to the cloud with the least possible disruption to your business
- Securing your company data
- How to select the right apps and functionalities to migrate to the cloud
- Other migration challenges and how to solve them
If you are a business owner who is considering a move to the cloud, this conference in Miami, Florida is perfect for you.
For more information please visit http://cloud-computing.tmcnet.com/conference.
Brainshare 2013
February 3 ? 7, 2013
Brainshare can give you all the training you need in order to work with any technology and equipment, specifically those made by NetIQ, Novell and SUSE, among others.? You can watch demos, attend technical trainings and go through case studies, futures, hands on, and tutorials.
Sample sessions touch on a variety of topics such as mobile printing, bring your own device (BYOD), identity and access management, security on the cloud, Linux issues and other similar product-centered issues.
If you are aiming for a certification on any of these products, you can participate in the certification and practicum testing.
Brainshare will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah.
For more information please visit http://www.brainshare.com.
SCALE 11X
February 22 ? 24, 2013
If you are a Linux lover, then you should be at the Hilton Los Angeles International Airport in February to catch the Southern California Linux Expo, which focuses on Linux and other open source software and operating systems.
If you support and use open source software, you could learn more about it here.? Or you could network with other Linux professionals.? A full-access pass is only $60.
For 2013, there are three special tracks:
- System administration
- Kernel development
- Cloud and virtualization
For more information please visit http://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale11x.
VMWare Partner Exchange 2013
February 23 ? 28, 2013
The VMWare Partner Exchange 2013 is the leading cloud infrastructure and virtualization event for partners and users of VMWare.? The VMWare bootcamps run February 23-25, while certification testing happens on February 24-28.? The conference proper and exhibits start on February 25.
Learn from the bootcamps, the hands-on labs, solutions exchanges, and executive forums.? If you have been looking to network with VMWare experts and users alike, then this is the event for you.
The 2013 conference home is at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.
For more information: http://communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn/partner-exchange
IBM Pulse 2013
March 3 ? 6, 2013
IBM Pulse is an annual conference that is geared toward IT personnel who deal with IT infrastructure, big data, IT, cloud security, the mobile experience and other areas.? It aims to arm IT professionals with the knowledge, tools and best practices to leverage IT for business operations.
There are five different streams this year:
- Cloud and IT Optimization
- Communication Service Providers
- Security Intelligence
- Smarter Infrastructure
- The Mobile Enterprise
It?s home is at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
For more information please visit http://www-01.ibm.com/software/tivoli/pulse.
TechMentor Conferences 2013
March 4 ? 8, 2013
The TechMentor Conference at Buena Vista Palace in Orlando, Florida gives you five days of learning, keynotes and workshops.
You can learn about:
- Cisco and Networking Infrastructure
- Cloud and Virtualization
- Identity, Access Management, and Security
- Messaging and Collaboration
- Mobility and BYOD
- Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting
- Windows Client Management
- Windows PowerShell and Automation
- Windows Server Management
There are also available certification tracks that can help you prepare for Microsoft and CCNA exams.? While these may not be a complete examination preparation solution, it could help you become more familiar with one or two topics.
For more information please visit http://techmentorevents.com/ECG/TechMentor/Events/Orlando-2013/Home.aspx.
CeBIT 2013
March 5 ? 9, 2013
Hailed as one of the biggest technology summits all over the world, the CeBIT Expo to be held in Hannover, Germany, will feature:
- Business operations solutions
- Solutions for the public sector
- Research, innovation and new technologies
- Solutions for the digital lifestyle
It will have a series of panel discussions, keynote addresses, in-depth workshops and forums on the Power State; and a sharing of ideas and tips on the Open Stage.
Speakers include:
- Monsters Worldwide executive vice president Andrea Bertone
- Shell International executive vice president Arjen Dorland
- Trend Micro CTO Raimund Genes
- Mozilla Corporation CEO Gary Kovacs
- Lufthansa Systems executive board member Regine Stachelhaus.
For more information please visit http://www.cebit.de/home.
Gartner CIO Leadership Forum: The Digital Enterprise and Beyond
March 17 ? 19, 2013
Huntington Beach, California will be the site for Gartner?s CIO Leadership Forum in 2013.
The conference will focus on:
- Strategic Leadership,
- Customer experience,
- Innovation and technology, and
- Operational efficiency.
You can learn how to:
- Give your customers a compelling experience to further drive your business growth;
- Increase productivity and lower costs;
- Do strategic sourcing, organization and leadership; and
- Foster innovation and adopt new technology.
There are keynote sessions, workshops, town halls (open forums with a panel of experts), and analyst sessions.
For more information please visit http://www.gartner.com/technology/summits/na/cio/agenda.jsp.
Cloud Connect Silicon Valley 2013
April 2 ? 5, 2013
Cloud Connect is an annual Silicon Valley conference that delves into everything about the cloud.? If you need to know the latest developments, products and breakthroughs in the cloud computing space, this is the conference for you.? Cloud Connect Silicon Valley 2013 aims to help you accelerate your cloud computing strategy by:
-??????? Bringing to you different cloud innovations in its expo
-??????? Letting you learn from the experts in different sessions, training and workshops
-??????? Letting you discuss the important issues affecting or surrounding the cloud
This year, sessions are organized by the following tracks:
- Application Design and Architecture
- Big Data
- Cloud strategies and economics
- Infrastructure
- Mobile cloud
- Business cases and enterprise readiness
- Hybrid and private clouds
- Risk management and security
- The future of Utility Computing
- WAN and cloud computing
For more information you can visit http://www.cloudconnectevent.com/santaclara.
Infotec
April 16 ? 17, 2013
The Infotec Conference is now on its 37th year and is the premier business and IT conference in the Midwest.? It brings together business leaders, executives, IT professionals, innovators and other interested parties in the region.? Attendees get top-notch technical sessions while also getting the latest information on the best and up-and-coming technologies and trends.? There are also a lot of opportunities to network and meet high-profile cloud computing companies and exhibitors.
The 2013 conference will be held at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
For more information: http://infotec.org/.
Code PaLOUsa 2013
April 25 to 27, 2013
Code PaLOUsa 2013 is a three-day software development event that would see more than 60 sessions organized into 12 different tracks:
- Architecture & Design
- Database Platforms and Development
- Desktop & Tablet Development
- Developer Tools, Languages, and Frameworks
- DevOps
- Mobility
- Methodology
- Project Management
- Requirements Management
- Software Testing
- Web Development
- WordPress, Portals, CMS & SharePoint
Code PaLOUsa comes to the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky on April 25 to 27, 2013.? Carl Franklin and Richard Campbell are this year?s keynote speakers.
Future Insights Live
April 29 ? May 2, 2013
Future Insights Live is a four-day technology conference? in Las Vegas, Nevada that also features an optional workshop day for those who want to get in-depth know-how on a topic of their choosing.
Available workshop topics are on:
- HTML 5 and CSS 3
- Designing a great mobile user experience across different platforms and devices
- Interaction design
- Real-time event handling
- Node.js
Conference sessions are focused on the following tracks:
- Biz ? where you can learn how to get funded, monetizing your ideas, and how to run a tech business
- Back End Development ? where you can get to know the latest tools and technologies to build your apps such as Node.js, Web GL, and jQuery.
- Pure Design ? where you can learn how to create visually striking yet usable Web sites.
- Front End Development ? includes discussions on how to create interactive and intuitive user interfaces.
- Mobilize This ? includes discussions of responsive design, cross-platform development, HTML and CSS3, among others.
For more information please visit http://futureinsightslive.com/las-vegas-2013.
Citrix Synergy 2013
May 22 ? 24, 2013
Citrix Synergy focuses on virtualization, mobile work styles, enterprise cloud networking, and other cloud computing technologies.
Hear the technical experts, thought leaders and innovators talk about the hottest cloud issues along with their proven solutions, technologies and best practices.? You could also undergo intensive trainings, see technology and product demos, and participate in open discussions.
Hosted by Citrix, more than 6,000 employees, partners and customers are expected to attend.
Citrix Synergy 2013 will come to the Anaheim Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
For more information please visit http://www.citrix.com/events/citrix-synergy-2013-anaheim-california.html.
Microsoft TechEd North America 2013
June 3 ? 6, 2013
The one technology conference that developers and IT professionals should not miss will take place in New Orleans this year.? Microsoft TechEd North America 2013 offers a wide range of technical topics focusing on Microsoft?s planned and available products, tools, services and solutions.
Attendees could expect intensive trainings, hands-on sessions, and workshops, and could explore several Microsoft products.
Sessions are categorized by the following tracks:
- Windows Client
- Architecture & practices
- Exchange & Lync
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Office 365
- Security and identity
- Virtualization
- Azure
- Windows Server
For more information please visit http://northamerica.msteched.com.
12th International Cloud Expo 2013
June 10 ? 13, 2013
The 12th International Cloud Expo 2013 brings together the biggest game changers as far as enterprise IT is concerned: big data and cloud computing.
These trends will be the focus of this four-day conference that will include talks from the biggest names in cloud computing in various breakout sessions, learning sessions, keynote addresses and power panels.
The event will also host an expo that will include some of the well-known players in the big data and cloud computing arena.
Do not miss out on the fun and gather your colleagues together at the Javits Center in New York City in June.
For more information please visit http://cloudcomputingexpo.com.
GigaOM Structure 2013
June 19 ? 20, 2013
GigaOM Structure will focus on the next two years in cloud computing, including the challenges of building the infrastructure for future applications, business models and future hardware architectures among others.? So if you want to know what lies ahead in cloud computing, this is the place to be!
GigaOM Structure boasts of a distinguished panel of expert speakers, including Facebook?s Jay Parikh, Amazon?s Werner Vogels, and Backblaze Online Backup?s Gleb Budman.
GigaOM Structure 2013 happens in San Francisco, California in June.
For more information: http://event.gigaom.com/
ISTE 2013
June 23 ? 26, 2013
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) works to find ways to use technology in education and learning.
The ISTE Conference gathers its member educators for four days of keynotes, training, workshops and learning.? Attendees can choose from more than 700 sessions, and hundreds of workshops.?? Learn more about how to use technology to create interactive and interesting lectures, about the bring your own device (BYOD) trend, about the interactive videoconferencing showcase, and many other topics.
The ISTE conference is coming to San Antonio, Texas for this year.
For more information please visit http://www.isteconference.org/2013/.
Cisco Live 2013
June 23 ? 27, 2013
Cisco Live 2013 will be held in Orlando, Florida. ?There are four different education programs that attendees can choose from:
- Technical education, which gives you the training and education you need.? These are further categorized into different tracks so that you have the option to get a more in-depth training in a single topic or get a gist of various disciplines.
- IT management, which is perfect for IT directors, chief technology officers (CTOs), IT managers, vice presidents, system administrators and other IT leaders who run both the company and its IT departments.? This program can give you both business savvy and technical expertise.
- Developer network, which gives you a wealth of information on Cisco products and solutions that support integration, APIs and open interfaces.
- Service provider, which equips technical engineers and product, sales and marketing professionals the knowhow on key technologies including IP NGN, cloud computing, mobility, video and data center.
For more information please visit http://www.ciscolive.com/us.
Note: Stay tuned for a post about IT conferences happening in the second part of the year!
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